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This carved hardstone cameo brooch depicts a Classically dressed female in profile. It is set in a gilded wirework frame. Hinged pin and clasp closure on back.
cameos
brooches
agate (chalcedony)
gold (metal)
Classical
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Gold Plate
Amethyst
Vegetable Ivory
Classical Figure
Woman
Birthday
Brooch
Engraved on back of amethyst: ""Riverehouj(?)/ Graveun(?)""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1.875 x 1.625 x 0.5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5086
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